Martinez Police Locate Alleged Carjacker Monday; Recover Car
Martinez police were able to locate, stop, and arrest a man they believe took a car by force near Blue Ridge Road Monday – ultimately booking their suspect for carjacking and for violating the terms of his probation. Officers reported the incident occurred at about 11 a.m. Monday when an officer on patrol was flagged…
Lamorinda Police, Forensic Teams Investigating Origin Of Human Remains Found On Lafayette/Moraga Border
Lamorinda police and forensic teams are investigating the origin of adult human skeletal remains found in a secluded area near the Lafayette-Moraga border in Moraga Friday. Investigators stressed that there was no sign of foul play evident at this time. The sex, age, or period of time the remains may have been in the area…
“Baja” Moraga Gets 600+ Wild Acres In Carr Ranch Preservation Agreement
Pioneering Moragans may be applauding today’s ceremony marking the preservation of the old Carr Ranch property south of town – acreage near and dear to the hearts of those who have hiked its hills. As we first reported when we first got wind of this agreement, interested parties hashed out a deal to keep the…
Lighthearted Moragans Celebrate Chuck The Sinkhole’s First Birthday
Yes, it has been a year. My, how the time does fly. And, sure, the town has swathed you in chain link and warning cones to keep the crib-rushers at bay but you know we love you Moraga Sinkhole and the locals turned out this morning to mark the occasion of your birth. There’s talk…
24/680 Residents Admire – And Some Ski – Snowcapped Mt. Diablo Sunday
Today’s flurry of hail was matched only by the flurry of snapshots we received from readers eager to document the layer of fresh snow atop our landmark Devil Mountain this morning. Photos are on our Facebook page (thanks to all of you who sent them in), but we have to say that, so far, Steve…
Blackhawk Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening, Assaulting Uber Driver
A Blackhawk resident was arrested and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of criminal threats and battery after a strange and reportedly violent attack on his Uber driver. John McSherry, 53, of Blackhawk was arrested at about 11:04 p.m. the evening of March 2, shortly after guards at the gated community’s front entrance…
Lamorinda Police Arrest Three Concord Residents In Connection With Recent Cat Burglaries
Lamorinda police have arrested three Concord residents in connection with a string of recent “cat burglaries” which set Lamorinda residents on edge. Investigators released details of the arrests early Saturday. Officers investigated a series of burglaries and prowling incidents the morning of March 1, with most of the incidents concentrated along the Lafayette/Moraga border. Officers…
Cat Burglars Sweep Southern Burton Valley Homes – While Residents Sleep
Lafayette police are investigating an unsettling series of burglaries in the Southern Burton Valley Area of the city Wednesday – incidents investigators say appear to be related and which illustrate the level to which thieves are willing to go to get what they want. Residential Burglary 3100 Block of Cordova Way – The resident is…
Kick-In Burglars Strike Orinda Residence Tuesday
Calls of suspicious vehicles cruising Lamorinda neighborhoods have peaked of late, with an Orinda residence struck by thieves who kicked in their front door and entered the home Tuesday morning. Neighbors off Moraga Way in the area of Richard Court and Valley View say they reported a distinctly noisy black sedan cruising the area shortly…
San Ramon Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief Monday
From the San Ramon Police Department: Recently, property thefts from vehicles throughout the San Ramon Valley have increased. In response, San Ramon Police Officers have been conducting increased patrols of areas impacted by these thefts. Last night, during one of these proactive patrols, a San Ramon Officer observed an individual associated with a stolen vehicle…